Project Controls Engineer - Planning

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Project Overview:

Step into a career-defining opportunity with Bechtel as we launch our newest Energy office in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia – aiming for it to be an epicenter of innovation and engineering excellence in the region. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of a bold new chapter in Bechtel’s 80-year journey in the Kingdom. You will collaborate with global experts to deliver transformative oil, gas, chemical and New Energies projects that support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and shape the future of sustainable energy. 

Whether you're an engineer, project manager, or technical specialist, your contributions will help build a high-performance team from the ground up, with access to world-class tools, mentorship, and global execution networks. Be part of something extraordinary – where your work powers progress.
 
At Bechtel, we know that people like you deliver our customers’ projects with a purpose that create a lasting positive legacy in the communities where we live and work.  Just as we are committed to helping our customers achieve their visions, we are committed to offering the best people in the industry with rewarding, challenging, and flexible long-term careers.
 
When you join Bechtel, you will be a key part of the diverse team delivering these world-changing projects. As a resilient, well-established employer, we are currently seeking long-term career professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of Energy Transition, Decarbonization, eFuel, Hydrogen Value Chain, Oil and Gas and Petrochemical projects from studies, FEEDs, detailed designs and PMCs from our newly established Middle Eastern hub based in Al-Khobar.
 
As part of this team, you will commit to supporting the client's goals while promoting our values of fairness, diversity, inclusion, trust, and collaboration guided by our Vision, Values and Covenants.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will work with the project team to develop, maintain and analyze schedules for engineering studies, proposals or contract negotiations. You will apply established unit job hour and pricing data, perform schedule integrations, prepare work logic, identify restraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules for improvements. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and other planning tools
• Prepare schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations
• Establish and maintain the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty
• Develop schedules to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity durations and workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure
• Monitor schedules including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines or specialties
• Generate critical path reports and schedule performance metrics, perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and opportunities, determine critical path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements
• Flag activities with critical or potential schedule impact, identify restraints and develop recovery plans
• Perform schedule resource loading and leveling
• Support earned value management (EVM) and progress measurement systems
• Collaborate with discipline leads to validate activity durations, logic, and resource requirements
• Prepare schedule reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in and lead schedule reviews and provide recommendations for improvements or recovery plans, prepare and present planning and scheduling information to management and clients
• Ensure compliance with Bechtel project controls procedures and standards
• Participate in developing and presenting training classes on designated subjects and on-the-job training for specific processes and practices

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in engineering or construction management
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in planning/scheduling and project controls related functions on large-scale EPC projects, preferably in the Energy industry

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments
• Strong verbal and written communication; effective collaboration across multi-discipline teams; skilled in presenting planning and project controls information to senior management and clients
• Solid understanding of project controls principles including earned value management (EVM), forecasting, and risk analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel; experience with engineering and cost-schedule integration and reporting tools (e.g. EcoSys, TeamWorks, SetRoute); PowerBI experience preferred
• Ability to independently plan, organize, perform, review, and present schedule products using professional judgment and technical expertise
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting technical processes, engineering drawings, and quantity take-offs
• Comprehensive understanding of the full project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup, gained through formal training or hands-on experience

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.